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The Science of Student Motivation
David Yeager, a former middle school teacher, learned early in his career that to truly motivate adolescents, it’s crucial to connect schoolwork to a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. Now a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Read more >>
Autism Rates in US Rise Again to 1 in 31 Children
An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases. The CDC’s data was from 14 states and Puerto Rico in 2022. The previous estimate — from Read more >>
Is it Really Autism or Something Else?
Autism diagnoses have increased in the last several years. Why is that? Join us as we explore the nuanced world of neurodevelopmental disorders and how several conditions can present with symptoms that mimic autism spectrum disorder. Read more >>
Cultivating Calm: Distress Tolerance for Parents
When parents can remain steady during storms of frustration, exhaustion, and worry, children gain the security and emotional tools they need to develop resilience for life’s challenges. Learn why developing the ability to withstand difficult emotions without reacting impulsively can Read more >>
Executive Functioning Tools and Resources
There are many tools and strategies that can help with organization, attention, focus, planning, and prioritization. The following are some tools our learning specialists love and use at the Schwab Learning Center. Read more >>
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a diverse array of markers and traits. So much so that every individual on the autism spectrum experiences a variety of symptoms different to the next person and many ASD symptoms can be found in Read more >>
Conditions That May Look Like Autism, but Aren’t
A few decades ago, most people had never heard of autism. Now, you probably hear about it regularly. Autism is short for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s a group of neurodevelopment (or brain pathway) disorders that cause behavior and communication Read more >>
Family Digital Wellness Guide [web resource]
The Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School’s online Digital Wellness Guide is designed to provide parents and caregivers with information and guidance based on clinical evidence and scientific research. In it, they discuss both the Read more >>
Living with a chronic illness isn’t just about medical care—it’s about daily management, not a cure. In this Voices of Compassion episode, we talk about the mental health and social impact of chronic illness with CHC experts Tracy Cavaligos, PhD, Read more >>
A Conversation with Celebrated Author, Neurodiversity Advocate, and Professor Temple Grandin
CHC was honored to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin for a special Q&A with students and staff at our Palo Alto campus. Dr. Grandin shared her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of early intervention, hands-on learning, and career paths for neurodivergent Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
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1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
